Should I 'work' before my leave is over?

Re: Should I 'work' before my leave is over?

• No longer the best member

  May 2014

  Oh wow! Well if that were the case I'd be screwed for sure!! I think that is why my GM isn't crazy about the idea but he should tell his employee (my Supervisor!) that! 

  
  

  I feel like I'm between a rock and hard spot here with the client requesting me and my direct report putting a bit of pressure on me.  

   

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Mufflerlove member

  May 2014

  Mm I probably wouldn't strictly because it's your last days off with him. Do you not have his birthday off to begin with? That would be sweet if you could work that out so you could. You would have to report your income to EI. If you want to though I don't think its a big deal legally. You just would get what you earned deducted I would think.
  
  Basically I am no help. Whatever you want to do is best. Your client should understand either way.

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• momofcatan member

  May 2014

  Personally, if I liked my employer/the client, I would just do it as a favour to them.
  

  
  

  
  

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• No longer the best member

  May 2014

  @Mufflerlove I wasn't even thinking of the getting paid part of it! I'm salary (though less than minimum wage) plus commission.  So I will be receiving the commission when I return, the company wouldn't give me a 'salary' for that day.  Like @araziza said it would more be a favour. I am really excited to get this business but this client has sucked a lot out of me over the past couple years.  And no I will be back to work before his first birthday  

   

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Greywolf12 member

  May 2014

  I've gone in a few times during my leave for various meetings. I don't expect compensation, it's more to show my commitment and I know it will be recognized at bonus/salary review time. My first day back officially is on LO's birthday so I took that day off as a holiday

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• WasNotWas member

  May 2014

  If it was legal, I would. But I was always looking for a project when I was on my leave (which is why Tyler's bedroom is 95% DIY)...

  

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                                                                     Bradley 05-04-11 & Tyler 06-18-13

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• No longer the best member

  May 2014

  WasNotWas said:

  If it was legal, I would. But I was always looking for a project when I was on my leave (which is why Tyler's bedroom is 95% DIY)...

  I do have a play-date with a girlfriend I will have to move around and see if day-care can take him since we aren't starting until June 6th. It would be a great trial run though since it is only half a day and I can wear something nicer than yoga pants...

   

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• numbersgirl08 member

  May 2014

  I would do it if you can.  It doesn't seem like a terrible inconvenience, and might be nice to get back into work mode a little bit before you start back full time.  

  
  

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• No longer the best member

  May 2014

  Okay ladies thank you for being my sounding board.  The plan is to see if day-care can take M and if they can I will go! 

   

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• weddinginthecove member

  May 2014

  I work with the government and I know I am not allowed to go to work for even an hour until I actually return. But, I guess that's the difference in government and non government jobs. 

   

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• No longer the best member

  May 2014

  Ack! Don't rat me out then @weddinginthecove !! 

   

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• weddinginthecove member

  May 2014

  Haha I don't work for "that" government @No longer the best‌, I work for provincial..... Plus it's child protection. I could care less if you go to work everyday as long as you aren't leaving your kid home alone

   

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• No longer the best member

  May 2014

  Oh Phew! I did want to say though I'm glad you came out to play in our group! It's nice to have another Canadian and an 'east-coaster' at that! 

   

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• weddinginthecove member

  May 2014

  I'm glad I came out to play too....it's been great getting to know u all.

   

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• daffy2k member

  May 2014

  I didn't read all the responses... But I know that with canadian mat leave/EI you can earn a certain percentage of what you receive from the government before it affects your mat leave earnings. If it was me I'd go to the meeting.

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